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ENROLMENTS for next year’s intake of students at Victorian State Government schools are open.<\/p>\n

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll announced applications will be open until Friday 25 July and he encouraged families to prepare their applications for their preferred school.<\/p>\n

Victorian families have guaranteed access to designated neighbourhood government schools and offer letters will be received by Friday 8 August.<\/p>\n

Applications received after Friday 25 July will be considered as they are received.<\/p>\n

“Planning for your child’s education is exciting \u2013 we’re making sure families have the most up-to-date information to enrol their children at our fantastic primary schools,” Mr Carroll said.<\/p>\n

“We are building the education state so every student can access a great local school and a quality education no matter where they live.”<\/p>\n

The updated Find My School<\/a> website includes updated 2026 school zones and allows families to find their designated neighbourhood government school and nearby government schools.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ENROLMENTS for next year’s intake of students at Victorian State Government schools are open. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll announced applications will be open until Friday 25 July and he encouraged families to prepare their applications for their preferred school. Victorian families have guaranteed access to designated neighbourhood government schools and offer […]<\/p>\n

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